Asked by Skylar Whobrey on Apr 29, 2024
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In water, what is the oxidation state of oxygen?
A) -2
B) +1
C) 0
D) +2
Oxidation State
A measure of the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound, indicating the number of electrons lost or gained.
- Familiarize oneself with the idea of oxidation states and the approach used to determine them across diverse chemical species.
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sadhiya shameenMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In water (H2O), oxygen has an oxidation state of -2. This is because oxygen typically has an oxidation state of -2 in most of its compounds.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the idea of oxidation states and the approach used to determine them across diverse chemical species.